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From Munich to Amsterdam: An inside look at ISPO's overhaul

The German sportswear industry has seen much discussion about the domestic trade fair landscape in recent days, particularly as news spread of ISPO's plans to leave Munich. The restructuring, carried out by a newly formed joint venture between Messe München GmbH (MMG) and British trade fair organiser Raccoon Media Group, will see the sporting...

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Mayhoola contemplates the future of Balmain: Exit, overhaul or reinvention?

When Mayhoola for Investments acquired Balmain in 2016 for around 485 million euros (approximately 546 million dollars), it was viewed as a confident move by Qatar’s sovereign-backed fund to expand its luxury footprint beyond Valentino. Nearly a decade later, that confidence is being tested. The announcement that Olivier Rousteing will step down...

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Euromonitor: Key consumer trends for 2026

As they do every year, global research experts at Euromonitor International have used the institute's analytics to identify the key consumer trends for 2026. Four trends will dominate 2026: “Comfort Zone”, “Fiercely Unfiltered”, “Rewired Wellness” and “Next Asian Wave”, which expand on current trends. Here is an overview. Comfort zone This trend...

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Cost of inaction grows for your brand every year, warns Kantar in its latest sustainability report

For years, sustainability has been the most repeated mantra in the fashion industry. Most of the time, however, this discourse has remained superficial. It has consisted of vague promises, green campaigns and commitments without clear metrics. Today, there is no longer any room for ambiguity. Sustainability has become a matter of business...